Created by visionary distiller Walid Azar, L’arak 12 YO Gold Flakes represents the pinnacle of artisanal Lebanese spirits. The journey begins in the high-altitude vineyards of Niha village in the Bekaa Valley, where organically grown Obaidy grapes are left to over-ripen. This late harvest concentrates the natural sugars, resulting in a naturally sweeter, more complex base spirit.
\nArtisanal Craftsmanship
\nThe production adheres to strict ancestral traditions:
\nPure Distillation: The grapes are matured and fermented without stems to ensure a clean, elegant profile, then distilled in a traditional copper alembic (karkeh).
\nFresh Anise: Only the finest green anise seeds are used, harvested and distilled within three days to capture their vibrant, essential oils.
\nThe Aging Process: Unlike mass-produced spirits, this arak is aged for 12 years in traditional clay jars, a process that mellows the 60% alcohol content and allows the flavors to marry perfectly.
\nA Luxurious Experience
\nEvery 520ml bottle is a statement of opulence, containing delicate gold flakes sourced from France. When water is added (recommended 1 part arak to 2\u20133 parts water), the spirit transforms into a milky-white “louche,” with the gold flakes shimmering through the glass. It is a full-bodied, silky-smooth arak with a long, refreshing anise finish, designed for the most discerning connoisseurs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A masterpiece of Lebanese distillation, L’arak 12 YO Gold Flakes is a 60% ABV artisanal spirit crafted from organic, late-harvest Obaidy grapes from Niha. Distilled in traditional copper karkeh and aged for 12 years in clay jars, it features fresh green anise seeds and edible French gold flakes. This smooth, naturally sweet arak is best enjoyed mixed with 2-3 parts water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6274,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[58],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6246","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-arak","7":"zita-woo-hover-zoom","8":"zita-woo-alignment-left","9":"zita-shadow-2","10":"zita-shadow-hover-5","11":"zita-single-product-content-left","12":"zita-single-product-tab-","14":"first","15":"instock","16":"taxable","17":"shipping-taxable","18":"purchasable","19":"product-type-simple"},"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n